Resources

Supporting teachers in arts integration strategies to foster foundational literacy skills of emergent bilinguals

This article argues that well-designed arts integration can meet a key need of young, linguistically diverse students by providing opportunities for oral language practice across content areas. Experimental evidence that arts-based instruction benefits the speaking skills of EBs is presented; the underlying mechanisms are explored.

Poised for the Unknown: A Responsive Grantmaking Strategy for Teaching & Learning

Principles for Effective Education Grantmaking - Case Study No. 19

Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grantmakers for Education believes that striving for diversity, equity, belonging and justice is essential across philanthropy, education and society. Read our statement on diversity, equity and inclusion.

4 for the Fall: A Blueprint for Supporting the High School Class of 2021

A new “4 for the Fall” guide from NCAN outlines four key steps for district and school leaders, school counselors, teachers, and community partners to take to keep seniors on track for a postsecondary pathway.

Billed as “a blueprint for supporting the high school class of 2021,” the new guide focuses on practices that will be familiar to NCAN members but may have room for growth in many districts and schools.

Promising Practices Emerge from Expert Peer Review of District Reopening Plans

As school districts across the country braced themselves for the immensely complicated task of preparing reopening and recovery plans amid a global pandemic, CRPE and the Collaborative for Student Success convened experts in emergency planning, health and safety, parent and family advocacy, special education, and school district and state leadership to review school districts’ plans to educate students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This brief presents practices that the review panel identified as particularly strong and replicable. We hope that by highlighting promising practices early in the new school year, other district and state leaders may have an opportunity to identify and reproduce those that best serve their needs and help foster an environment where teachers and students can succeed.

Tracking the Field: Funder Approaches to Trauma and Resilience

Health funders have identified trauma as an emerging issue of significant interest for continued learning and networking. To better understand how philanthropic organizations are supporting work related to trauma and resilience, Grantmakers in Health surveyed its Funding Partners in February 2020. The survey results have been compiled into a summary infographic that details primary focus areas, key strategies, and challenges and opportunities in the field. More details on the research results can be found in this blog post.